John Franchi

John Franchi (born July 16, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist. He previously competed in WEC's featherweight division.

Background Franchi was a standout wrestler at Edison High School. He then went on to graduate from the State University of New York at Cortland where he earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts.

MMA His debut for WEC was a split-decision-win over Mike Budnik at WEC 39. He lost a unanimous decision to Manny Gamburyan at WEC 41.

Franchi was defeated by Cub Swanson on November 18, 2009 at WEC 44 in a bout which won Fight of the Night honors.

Championships and accomplishments World Extreme Cagefighting Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Cub Swanson

Mixed martial arts record Win

Matt McCook Decision (split) RW 10: Mayhem in the Mist 5

Niagara Falls, New York, United States Loss

Cub Swanson Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 44

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Manvel Gamburyan Decision (unanimous) WEC 41

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Mike Budnik Decision (split) WEC 39

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States Win

Frank Latina Submission (rear-naked choke) IFL: Connecticut

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Justin Homsey TKO (elbows) World Championship Fighting 2

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States Win

Brian Conrad Submission (armbar) FFP: Untamed 18

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Win

Richard Miner TKO EFI: Battle in the Field

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Kickboxing Record Win

Keith Nesbitt TKO (Fear) Gladius Fights 39

Big Flats, NY, United States Nesbitt did not show for weigh-ins.